Students’ Evaluation of Teaching: RateMyProfessors as a deciding factor in course selection — Nov 19

Dr. Ghizlane Laghzaoui, an associate professor in Modern Languages, will present research on the impactof RateMyProfessors as a deciding factor in course selection. How would an instructor or a department react if they knew students choose courses and sections based on RateMyProfessors ratings? This research examines what criteria students give priority to when evaluating the … Read more

Adapting to a Pandemic World — Exploring COVID-19 Research at UFV — Nov 4

As the pandemic marches on, UFV continues to rise to the challenge, with a growing number of research projects spanning a diverse array of areas impacted by COVID-19. The Research Office will be hosting an online public panel discussion to showcase the outstanding research some of our faculty have taken on over the past year … Read more

Peace Talk — PACS student fieldwork presentations: Restorative Justice and Housing in the Fraser Valley — Oct 19

This Peace Talk webinar will feature the work of two Peace and Conflict Studies students who have recently completed the PACS fieldwork course. The course is designed as an experiential learning opportunity, and to prepare PACS majors and minors for vocational work The fieldwork experience is designed to have students apply peace-building methods flexibly and … Read more

Employee information session for the Applied Management Concentration and Bachelor of Integrated Studies

See attached Image Thurs, Oct 28 12-1:30 pm MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmMyOWUyODgtNzljNy00OWUzLWE1ZjQtMDZjMTc3MTllYjAy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a3d10b1d-c226-48f9-a6db-976df918187e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225f336f8d-df5e-4c08-b985-f4d0d005f7fe%22%7d For more information, contact Heidi Christie at heidi.christie@ufv.ca 10/28/2021

Metis Day Awareness — Nov 2

Métis Day Awareness‌‌ — Everyone Welcome Tues, Nov 2 1-3 pm Chilliwack campus | Gathering Place, A1457 Come and join us in celebrating Metis Culture & Learn about the traditional Metis sashing ceremony What is Metis Day? The traditional culture of our Métis ancestors, shaped by nature, still exert strong influence on generations today, from … Read more

Book Launch for: Sema:th Xo:tsa, Stand Like A Cedar, Feeling the Pulse of Poverty — Oct 27

UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre is hosting a book launch featuring a suite of innovative and artistic books by local Indigenous and settler authors and organizations. Nicola Cambbell, with illustrations by Carrie-Lynn Victor, Stand Like a Cedar (Highwater Press) Melissa Kendzierski (UFV alumna), The Pulse of Poverty (Chilliwack Healthier Community) Chris Silver, Carrie-Lynn Victor, Kris … Read more

Webinar: Conservation as Innovation — October 20

Title: Conservation as Innovation: The role of biodiversity in agriculture Abstract: Often the goals of conservation organizations and the goals of farmers are seen as in opposition. But it is increasingly evident that biodiversity can provide a myriad of ecosystem services that can reduce costs for farmers and increase resilience and stability in agro-ecosystems. This … Read more

SASI fifth annual symposium: Building a Diasporic Roadmap through Inquiry and Engagement — Nov 19

SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES INSTITUTE The 5th Annual Symposium – Fall 2021 Building a Diasporic Roadmap through Inquiry and Engagement South Asia represents the regions of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. More broadly, the historical, political, cultural and linguistic boundaries that constitute the South Asian region are complex and intricate, … Read more